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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.04, 12,774.72 and 5,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.04, 12,774.72 and 5,065.26 is: 6,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.04 : 12,774.72 = 5,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.04/12,774.72 = 5,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.04x = 12,774.72 × 5,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.04x = 64,707,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707,278.23/9,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.06

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